Brushes for removing mud

[Little-miss-perfect]

Hi all

Which brushes/what do you find is the best thing, for removing dried mud off clipped horses.
It's usually easier getting it off hair, but I find when they're clipped, you can never get it off as well 😀

 

[Kezzabell2]

haven't found one yet, haha! my horse also get grumpy when I try and brush it off!! the mud in his field seems to be super sticky, this was confirmed when he borrowed another field for a few weeks and the mud was much easier to remove

 

[milliepops]

these are effective and comfortable for my clipped horses

http://www.saddlery.biz/smart-grooming-super-grooma?sqr=super grooma&

 

[iknowmyvalue]

I've found the "magic brush" type brushes very effective (lots of brands have their own ones that are cheaper than the originals, I have the HyEquestrian one) and also the grooming mitts like these https://www.derbyhousestore.com/en-UK/Roma-Massage-Scrubbing-Grooming-Mitt/dh5147035.htm?colour=Blue, the side with smaller bristles is very effective at removing mud and seems to be fairly gentle on a clipped coat

 

[ester]

one of these, quick, easy and effective and even the more twitchy seem to appreciate the fact that it doesn't tickle. very good for that welded on sort of stuff.

 

[Shay]

Thats a shedding blade. I don't think my clipped horses would appreciate that! Another one for the magic type brushes.

 

[MuddyMonster]

I use a Magic brush too & my horse inspired my user name ...

 

[ester]

Thats a shedding blade. I don't think my clipped horses would appreciate that! Another one for the magic type brushes.

I know what it is intended as (usually as an upgrade to a standard metal curry comb.. but as I said, all clipped horses I have used it on including the most sensitive of TBs have been perfectly happy with it being used on belly/neck/hind quarter (usually the bit they get just under the rug) mud- the springs mean it cant be used too hard, and quite few friends have bought them for theirs after trying it.

I have used the magic type brushes but dont find them great for caked mud on short clipped coats. It probably depends on the type of mud though, currently on clay, the wiltshire chalk was definitely easier!

It is totally hopeless as a shedding blade

 

[Sussexbythesea]

I like jelly scrubbers as does my horse, great for gentle mud and hair removal whilst giving a nice massage and they're really easy to clean and knock any hair and mud out of.

https://www.hyperdrug.co.uk/Roma-Do...2TStRF-KAeHgMIYB7PLB5m_RoKEEpaWsaAn-9EALw_wcB

I don't rate magic brushes at all, the hair and dirt clogs them up mind you on a clipped horse it's not so bad. They're not new I've had one since about 1982 and it was sold as a water brush then for scrubbing your horse when bathing it. It works well for that.

 

[ester]

that's what I use mine for, especially good post hunting when it isn't dry yet so essentially needs bathing and scrubbing also for scrubbing my indoor (as in lounge!) rugs!

 

[Tiddlypom]

I de clog my magic brushes with a traditional metal curry comb.

 

[Little-miss-perfect]

Thanks all, the jelly type looks good might get one of those. I do use the magic one sometimes but find its a bit harsh.

 

[Dowjones]

one of these, quick, easy and effective and even the more twitchy seem to appreciate the fact that it doesn't tickle. very good for that welded on sort of stuff.

This! A livery on a yard I worked on got me one of these as a gift after telling me about it 10 years ago. I still have the same one and it’s the most essential part of my grooming kit, cleans the brushes, cleans the horses and it’s the one thing that my 2 sensitive ones take the least offense to, especially when clipped.

 

[eggs]

Always use the round metal curry comb type thing that Ester showed a photo of.

 

[ester]

Dowjones 10 years you waited!

 

[Meredith]

This! A livery on a yard I worked on got me one of these as a gift after telling me about it 10 years ago. I still have the same one and it’s the most essential part of my grooming kit, cleans the brushes, cleans the horses and it’s the one thing that my 2 sensitive ones take the least offense to, especially when clipped.

I use one of these too. I know it is called a shedding blade but I call it the pastry cutter!

Take care when using a new one as the teeth are sharp. Mine is so old the teeth are blunted but it still removes dried clay from clipped coats easily.

 

[Auslander]

Another shedding blade fan. Alf likes it, even when he's clipped, and he's very sensitive.

 

[Sparemare]

Yep, shedding blades used on this yard too.

 

[Micropony]

these are effective and comfortable for my clipped horses

http://www.saddlery.biz/smart-grooming-super-grooma?sqr=super grooma&

These are fab! Use the round thing for cleaning brushes but not the horse. These scrubby things are great for clay welded on to hocks, knees and stifles, all the awkward bits and because they conform to the shape of your hand I find they're tolerated well even in ticklish places.

 

[Steerpike]

I use a maneline super groomer, soft but really good at getting mud off
http://www.saddlery.biz/smart-groom...MIi_KojvHP1gIVIgvTCh1f1gOVEAQYAiABEgI_nPD_BwE

Oops didn't see link above!

 

[oldjumper]

Hi all

Which brushes/what do you find is the best thing, for removing dried mud off clipped horses.
It's usually easier getting it off hair, but I find when they're clipped, you can never get it off as well 😀

Cactus cloth (if you can still get it!)

 

[Translationsneeded]

The same one Ester uses. They are great and quick!

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

There's something I've bought which was as cheap as chips, and it essentially looks and feels like a pumice-stone.

Wish I could remember the name of the dang thing!!

Tho' having said that, it might, just might, be a bit harsh for a clipped horse............ but a handy little piece of kit to keep in your grooming bag nevertheless.

 

[LouisCat]

A plastic cactus cloth type mitt thingy!

 

[cobsarefab]

There's something I've bought which was as cheap as chips, and it essentially looks and feels like a pumice-stone.

Wish I could remember the name of the dang thing!!

Tho' having said that, it might, just might, be a bit harsh for a clipped horse............ but a handy little piece of kit to keep in your grooming bag nevertheless.

Was it a shedding stone?

 

[Gypley]

I use "hands on gloves" for dried mud. They're fantastic and get in all the nooks and crannies. They're also great for circulation, bathing, shedding and loads of other stuff. They're the best things I've bought in ages!

 

[Shooting Star]

Very rubbery rubber curry comb is my weapon of choice, if I used a shedding blade on mr sensitive I would not be here to tell the tale:eek3:

 

[Bernster]

one of these, quick, easy and effective and even the more twitchy seem to appreciate the fact that it doesn't tickle. very good for that welded on sort of stuff.

Glad ester found a pic as I don't know what it's called, but this works really well. Use it clipped or unclipped. Isn't as harsh as it might look. My boy loves it. Good for a good scratch session too with a bit more pressure

 

[AmyMay]

Cactus cloth (if you can still get it!)

Absolutely the best thing to use.

 

[thistledonicely]

Another vote for the shedding blade. I have a tickly horse who won't tolerate plastic bristles at all, but is quite happy with the shedding blade all over.... funny thing! She's clipped and it works for us